Meet the Team Behind the Talks

  • A woman with curly hair wearing a red blazer, smiling against a red background.

    Shereese Floyd, Organizer

  • A woman with shoulder-length black hair, wearing glasses, a white blouse, and a black blazer, smiling at the camera against a plain background.

    Sabrena Harris, Chief of Staff

  • A man in a black suit holding a microphone, wearing glasses, with a gray beard and earring, standing against a neutral gray background.

    Christian Brown, Emcee

  • A woman with glasses, earrings, and a colorful blouse, smiling against a gray background.

    Valerie Simmons-Walston, Emcee

  • Black and white photo of a woman with curly hair, glasses, and a broad smile, standing against a plain background.

    Suzan Stroud, Lead Curator and Coach

  • Black and white photo of a woman with dark hair, tattoos on her arm, wearing a t-shirt and a necklace, smiling slightly and resting her head on her hand.

    Demi Clark, Lead Curator and Coach

  • A woman with long brown hair and light skin is sitting on a brown chair surrounded by green plants, wearing a sleeveless top and a patterned skirt, looking at the camera and smiling.

    Leslie Cramer, Marketing Director

  • A woman with short curly hair and a bright smile, wearing a black blazer and a colorful patterned blouse, standing indoors with modern lighting and architecture in the background.

    LaVada Humphrey, Speaker Coach

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair and purple lipstick standing outdoors against a brick wall, wearing a plaid jacket and a black T-shirt with purple and white graphic text.

    Shane Manier, Speaker Coach

  • Close-up photo of a woman with straight, shoulder-length brown hair, wearing earrings, a white collared shirt, and a dark sweater, smiling softly indoors with warm lighting.

    Kim Honeycutt, Speaker Coach

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    Vandros Robinson, Videographer

Join the team


The TEDxCharlotte leadership team is a group of curious, dedicated humans who believe in the power of ideas. We work year-round, behind the scenes and on the ground to create a space where bold thinking belongs.

We’re looking for thoughtful, reliable team members from diverse backgrounds who want to help shape the next chapter of TEDxCharlotte. If you’re passionate about ideas, community, and creating something that matters, let’s talk.